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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,756.39, 9,322.89 and 3,771.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,756.39, 9,322.89 and 3,771.66 is: 5,204.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,756.39 : 9,322.89 = 3,771.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,756.39/9,322.89 = 3,771.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,756.39x = 9,322.89 × 3,771.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,756.39x = 35,162,771.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,162,771.30/6,756.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,204.37

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